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Levante move to fight off Everton interest in goalkeeper

Levante are desperate to tie down Everton target Keylor Navas to a new deal - although they have admitted they are powerless to stop him leaving if the Toffees activate his £8.2m release fee.

Roberto Martinez has made enquiries regarding the goalkeeper, who has just over one year left on his existing contract at Levante.

Atletico Madrid and Sevilla are also eyeing the 27-year-old, who has been capped 48 times for Costa Rica.

Levante sporting director Manolo Salvador says the club are keen for Navas to extend his contract and insists they will do everything they can to ensure he stays.

He told Cadena Cope: "We will take time with the renewal of Keylor, and for our part we are there. We want [him] to continue for more seasons, but we know that it will not be easy. We are going to see what happens in the World Cup.

"He is among the best in La Liga. We are going to try by all means within our capabilities [to keep him].

"I would accept everything for Keylor to continue at Levante and that must be looked at because of his £8.2m release clause and the fact people know he has one year left on his contract."